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Relax & Enjoy a wood-crafted Getaway, near the small town of Boissevain, Manitoba.
Suitable for a solo escape for one, a couple, or as many as 4 friends or family...
A fire pit & large deck are here for your after-dark enjoyment... & an
Indoor fireplace as well!

This home and acreage are a wood-crafted dream located near a sleepy little town located just 15 minutes North of the Turtle Mountain Provincial Park.
The entire Timber-Home and it's amenities;
which include a large yard, decks, BBQ, & fire pit - which includes split hard wood.
Within the home, laundry machines may be used, full kitchen set-up, indoor wood fireplace, stereo & TV.
An cozy attic area may be accessed from the 2nd level bedrooms by ladder. And tends to be a nice space for the quieter moments.
This small home is uniquely hand-built & offers it's own peaceful hospitality!
Please Enjoy!
~G
I enjoy the opportunity to host guests from around the world ( & local ones too).
I prefer guests to simply state how they would prefer to be accommodated - with little to no interaction or involved as a new local friend. My home is available to guests giving complete personal privacy, if they prefer - I only ask that 5 days notice is given if this is guests preference for their stay - hence allowing adequate time to accommodate this request.
Regardless, much of my time is away, as I am fully occupied with work and away from home enjoy a lot of outdoor recreation.
I enjoy recommending local activities, cafes, shops & 'best kept secrets' of our local Turtle Mountain wild lands.
Cheers,
Greg vdH

Boissevain is a rather sleepy & quaint small Manitoba town - that still offers a 'one of everything' convenience. Residents are curious, courteous, & friendly - making for a great family friendly & functional community.
Boissevain locality to the Turtle Mountain Provincial Park & the International Peace Garden make for great opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, and canoeing.
In winter, the 30+ km of groomed XC skiing and snowshoeing are near to enjoy.
Ice fishing is popular on its many small lakes, with some lakes stocked with Rainbow Trout. A wooded skating pond, hockey rink, & sliding hill are maintained with wood-heated warm up cabins nearby.
In summer, fishing & water sports are peaceful on its uncrowded lakes.
This area is becoming known to paddleboarders & kayakers alike, looking for easy & calm day-trips.
I love this friendly little town for it's
surrounding fields & natural lake-wood lands.
~G
As Boissevain is a very rural town, it is recommended to use your own mode of transport to arrive & explore the local town & area.
My home is here to be shared & I feel too lucky to be greedy - so I am inclined to share it with other good and appreciative souls!

Greg respectfully provided my coworker and I with the option to rent his entire home or share accommodations. We were more than happy to share, and we are happy we did. Greg was a wonderful host who shared fascinating conversation, a lot of laughs, and interesting facts about the area. Although this was a business trip, it felt more like we had escaped the city to a private cabin for the night. We enjoyed a BBQ'd dinner, an evening bonfire, under the beautiful night sky, and good times as new friends. We both would stay with Greg again if ever in Boissevain, and highly recommend him and his beautiful home to anyone visiting the area.

MelissaAugust 2016

The accommodation met our needs: two beds, cooking facilities in the community where we were needing to stay for a few days.

RodNovember 2016

Awesome. Really unique property, and a quintissential slice of Canadiana. My friend and I had a great night at Greg's place, which was way bigger than we needed but it's great to enjoy a bit of open space (both inside the house, and out). Greg ended up joining us around the fire pit, and he was the perfect host. Thoroughly recommended, a brilliant little spot to break any journey.

MartinAugust 2016

Perfect romantic getaway! Greg was great and his place was cozy and clean. Definitely recommend his place!

KalenNovember 2016

Gregory's place is great. It's tucked away, private and quiet. The space is warm and inviting and had everything we needed. Gregory left the house to us so we had the space all to ourselves. I highly recommend if staying in the area.

Richard + VivienneAugust 2016

2nd stay. Will be coming back. It's a nice place.

WayneNovember 2016

Very prompt communication. So I really like Greg and I haven't met him. He seems to be a unique and interesting person and is quite hospitable, agreeable and easy to get along with. His place was clean and comfortable with everything that I needed. The bed was very comfortable and everything was well taken care of, simple and comfortable. My only issue was easily resolved. I found out that the wifi and hot tub would not be working for my stay. It was a big bummer, but I am glad I checked up front. Greg was very forthcoming and made the situation work for me. I hope to stay again in the future and meet Greg in person. I was very happy with my stay and with Greg.

WayneSeptember 2016

Lovely spot! Everything as described.

KristiNovember 2016

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Our home is at Lake Metigoshe on the North Dakota and Manitoba border. You’ll love our place because of its great lake views and nice waterfront. Huge windows and fireplace. Our home is good for couples, solo adventurers, and families (with kids).

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The Clearwater Cabin Project is an initiative of the University of Manitoba Architecture program, the Harvest Moon Society (harvestmoonsociety.org) and residents of the tiny town of Clearwater, Manitoba.
The three cabins are nestled on a small farm in the stunning Pembina River Valley. They were each designed by architecture students and built largely from reclaimed lumber by droves of volunteers.
Amenities include restful beauty, interpretive trails, canoeing, local diners and much more!

Okay, so our family has literally travelled the world. We have never experienced anything quite like the Clearwater cabins. (Note: the bunks have mattresses, which isn't shown in the picture, and made our stay much more comfortable than we anticipated). You can tell architects designed these cabins. So cool. The little hamlet of Clearwater a magical place where people still smile and wave at each other when they pass on the road. That quiet contentedness is like stepping into another world. In fact, it felt like being in the Hobbit's shire. Carissa, the lovely owner/caretaker, is an herbalist by trade and placed little vases of fresh flowers in each of our cabins. These cabins are like nothing you've ever seen. Our kids stayed in #1, three twin mattresses in a tidy little space adjacent to Carissa's workshop. A grand picture window looks out on a lovely meadow. In the far distance, you can see cows on a hillside. Windows on two sides both open to let in the breeze. Husband and I stayed in Cabin #2. The lofted bed has a wool futon (vs the regular mattresses the kids had) and again, windows on two sides that opened to let a breeze in. Both cabins were provided with kerosene lanterns and LED lights - we chose to use the lanterns and loved the soft light they threw. Our cabin had a generous porch with a sturdy picnic table on it. Cabin #3 also has an amazing view. Grass paths are mown between the cabins, the firepit and the outhouse. Solar lights dotted the path to make navigating at night easy. The outhouse looks like something a hobbit would have built, and somehow, magically, didn't smell. HOW she manages that, I'll never know. The organic hand sanitizer that she makes and provides (made with aloe, witch hazel, lavender and lemongrass essential oils) was so fantastic I tried to buy some from her, but she said she didn't have any for sale, she just makes it for the cabins. Now, the cabins: Spaced apart along a hill, they are far apart enough for privacy, but close enough that you can be with friends (or your teenage kids) and still feel together. Carissa provided plenty of dry wood, paper, kindling and matches for the firepit which we sat around for a little while. Nice. An easy walk up the hill and around the corner is the town's restaurant/post office. We were shocked and delighted to have GREAT food there. My salad, for example, had crisp-fresh chopped romaine, red & yellow bell peppers, red onion and tomato. It's the kind of place where the lady at the table next to you gets up to refill her own coffee and stops to ask you if you want some. Wonderful. The burgers were outstanding. The town has an interpretive trail that has signs about the town's history, very cool. Step into another world, a nicer, quieter world. Camp without putting up a tent. Come here.

ChristinJuly 2016

My boyfriend and I spent two nights in the Liu-Ming Studio during the middle of October. Every part of our trip to Carissa's eco-cabin in Clearwater was perfect! Carissa was a very accommodating host. She went out of her way to make sure that we had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. She lent us a flashlight, refilled our water jug, and provided tons of good quality firewood. She urged us to call/text her with questions if we didn't feel like walking to her place. She also gave us advice on some beautiful spots to check out nearby. Each of the three cabins is literally a work of art. Liu-Ming, where we stayed, had a double loft bed, a large shelving unit for holding supplies (including two lanterns Carissa provided for us), and a picnic table on the deck directly outside. My favourite thing about the room was the view of the sunrise offered directly behind our heads from the loft bed in the morning. Visiting on a nice mid-October weekend, we brought lots of blankets and slept comfortably despite the cabin's lack of a heat source. We checked out the other two cabins and both are beautiful too, each with their own personality. The Artist Residence has a very modern feel and a unique right-angle double door unlike anything I've seen before. The Honey House Cabin had a more warm, rustic feel and really gave the impression that these places were built using materials reclaimed from an old schoolhouse...which they were! Each has a different number/size of beds, so keep that in mind when choosing a cabin. Personally, we liked ours best. The three cabins were positioned about a minute's walk from Carissa's house and they're fairly close to each other but far enough apart to provide some privacy. They share the coolest looking outhouse I've ever used and, like another commenter said, her homemade hand sanitizer is amazing. We used the firepit both nights and had a great time. Carissa's two dogs visited us a few times and they were both very friendly. (Carissa offered numerous times to call them back inside if they were bothering us, so if you're not a dog person or if you have allergies I'm sure she'd be very accommodating.) Just make sure you're aware of her pets as you drive in because they might come out to greet their new guests! Clearwater was a beautiful, tiny, super friendly town. A few things we recommend checking out: 1) Grab breakfast or coffee/hot chocolate at the local restaurant (~5 minute walk from cabin). 2) See Cypress Creek and the rolling hills of the Pembina Valley from atop the bridge near Broadway Street (follow the "Scenic Lookout" sign in town). 3) Hike the 1-hour nature trail to explore the creek, riparian forest, a farmer's field, and their extensive baseball diamonds. Follow along with the info booklet provided near the trail's entrance. Overall, I would totally recommend this place.

JaclynOctober 2016

The host canceled this reservation 4 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Ellen

Carissa is the prefect host to a lovely little funky getaway. Although the cabins are simple, my girlfriend & I were comfortable and really enjoyed the small farm settling. We enjoyed being involved in some of the Fall's harvest, as well. Great little private cabins, great host. I certainly will recommend this place to others! Never underestimate the friendly hospitality & charm of a small Manitoba town! Cheers! Greg

Gregory JohnOctober 2016

Our host made us feel welcomed and helped with supplies we didn't have but I paid twice, once on my credit card and once in cash and was not happy to discover my credit card had been charged after I paid cash